Mrs. Kathleen Miller Osborne, age 78, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Osborne was born on April 19, 1933 in Ashe County, NC to the late Rudy and Dolly Miller. Mrs. Osborne was also preceded in death by a son, Walter Day. She attended Smethport Baptist Church. She loved going to church and enjoyed listening to music. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 11:00 am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Osborne is survived by: Husband, Dean Carl Osborne of West Jefferson, NC, Son, Johnny Day of MN, Daughter, Judy Beasley of Sparta, NC, Daughter, Brenda Hubernable of Baltimore, MD, Daughter, Mary Perry of Baltimore, MD, Daughter, Cloia George of West Jefferson, NC, Sister, Martha (Jim) Vickers of Lansing, NC. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with the arrangements.